hi have a 99 grand prix and the key comes out like normal when i turn the car off then days on it won't come out @ all!!! how do i get my key out>>>
2007-06-02 13:26:51 · 4 answers · asked by dabomb_562000 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Pontiac
You are experiencing a problem with either the ignition cylinder of the cable/actuator that is electrically connected to the shifter assembly. These have a switch on the shifter, usually floor mounted, that delivers a ground or power to the ignition cylinder solenoid inside the column that enables the cylinder to be turned the last bit of rotation that locks the column. You will have to find out which is faulty by inspecting the column when the key won't turn off all the way. If you locate the solenoid for this, see if it's working. If not, supply it with either 12V or ground to see if it releasese the key. If it does, you will need either a new shifter or the switch inside the shifter. If it is the ignitiion cylinder, you will have to completely disassemble the column and replace the cylinder and the associated wiring if it is equipped. Good luck.
2007-06-03 05:43:19 · answer #1 · answered by Deano 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
replace the ignition. I used to have a malibu that i could crank take out the keys go in the house get something come out and lock the house and get back in the car.lol
2007-06-03 09:21:38 · answer #2 · answered by answerteam 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have a bad ignition it happened to me in my 2000 trans am take it to the dealer and the will need to create a new ignition and install it i know this is the problem because i lived through it myself
2007-06-02 21:00:40 · answer #3 · answered by firebirdws62168 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check your owner's manual, there might be an ignition release
2007-06-03 01:21:06 · answer #4 · answered by Angie G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋